reproofs

noun

plural of reproof
as in reprimands
an often public or formal expression of disapproval even in church we were not free from Mother's familiar reproof of our ingrained tendency to fidget in our seats

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  1. reprimands
  2. condemnations
  3. censures
Noun
  • Historically, many referrals have functioned as largely symbolic reprimands.
    — Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Jernigan recalled reprimands issued for this sort of lapse but knew of no arrests.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
Definition of reprimands
Noun
  • Whether Tlaib is motivated by animus toward Moskowitz and Wasserman Schultz for their censure votes and condemnations of her rhetoric, or by support for their progressive opponents Larkin and Manley — or a combination — is unknown.
    — Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Missing from the 62-page report — at least in the view of some longtime department observers — was any reflection about officers’ use of less-lethal weapons that left hundreds of people injured and drew strong condemnations from human rights groups.
    — Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of condemnations
Noun
  • Still, the desire to avoid a cycle of censures could prompt even the most moderate Republicans to vote against the censure.
    — Emily Brooks, The Hill, 22 Feb. 2026
  • Aside from the financial cost to the city, Blain’s behavior prompted several council actions, including two censures.
    — Susan Gill Vardon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2025
Definition of censures
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